While the Giants are now out of the Grand Final picture despite a sparkling run to fifth in the table, Woolford says it’s essential the Claret and Gold show pride in their performance.

“We are a bit battered and bruised at the moment, whereas three or four weeks ago we were sitting pretty with only Sebastine (Ikahihifo) and Matty English not available for selection,” said Woolford, who has ruled out Jermaine McGillvary, Leroy Cudjoe and Alex Mellor at Cas.

“Now, it seems, we are losing players daily and it’s a bit of a tough period for us.

“We have guys who are battered and bruised they would play if our season was on the line, but we are not going to put players our there who are not 100 per cent fit if we don’t need to.

“Some younger guys had an opportunity last week and they will get another this week, so it’s important we put in another good performance.